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From what I am reading he had a history of substance abuse issues in the 80's, became sober, only for them to resurface a decade ago. Of course depression and substance abuse are often hand in hand so we will not know until the toxicology report if drugs were the cause.

Very sad. While his comedy was not always my taste, I couldn't help but like him. He could get on my nerves with the same black, gay, preacher voice. I actually liked him better in dramatic roles. Mental health needs way more attention and funding.

I have never seen as many posts on FB for the death of a celebrity, as I have for him. It was literally every other posts there for the first few days and maybe every 10th post now. It seems obvious many really liked and adored him. I didn't see that with Michael Jackson. I realize more are using mobile devices now, than they did in 2010, so perhaps that explains some of it.

I have had a few friends discuss their depression for the first time openly. I know we often discuss things for a while, and then it goes away. Perhaps more will be more likely to discuss their depression. I don't know why I should be surprised, because I have hidden my depression well. But, I was surprised by some friends posting they suffer with depression. It just goes to show you cannot always know who is depressed. They may post fun pics out at bars or great vacation pics and you think their life is great. Having depression does not always mean you cannot laugh and have fun. And, of course, we know many put on their happy face, when that's not the case.

I have never seen as many posts on FB for the death of a celebrity, as I have for him. It was literally every other posts there for the first few days and maybe every 10th post now. It seems obvious many really liked and adored him. I didn't see that with Michael Jackson. I realize more are using mobile devices now, than they did in 2010, so perhaps that explains some of it.

I have had a few friends discuss their depression for the first time openly. I know we often discuss things for a while, and then it goes away. Perhaps more will be more likely to discuss their depression. I don't know why I should be surprised, because I have hidden my depression well. But, I was surprised by some friends posting they suffer with depression. It just goes to show you cannot always know who is depressed. They may post fun pics out at bars or great vacation pics and you think their life is great. Having depression does not always mean you cannot laugh and have fun. And, of course, we know many put on their happy face, when that's not the case.

I've had several people approach me recently about depression, suicide and Robin Williams. His death seems to have struck a cord with some people, particular those who put on a brave face.